rung

A rod or bar forming a step of a ladder.

A crosspiece between the legs of a chair.

The spoke in a wheel.

One of the spokes or handles on a ship’s wheel.

A level or degree in a hierarchy.

A rod or bar; a heavy staff; hence, a cudgel; a club.

Specifically A round or step of a ladder.

One of the bars of a windmill-sail.

A spoke or bar of a wallower or lantern-wheel; a rundle.